Budget Forecasting, Budget Management, Contact Management, Cook Dishes, Food Quality, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Menu Management, Portion Control, Product Testing, Purchasing/Procurement, QoS (Quality of Service), Quality Management, Recipe Development, Recipe Testing, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Standards Development, Training Program
Reading Country Club, located in Reading, PA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full-time Executive Chef! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast‑paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you'll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.
Key Responsibilities of the Executive Chef:
- Supervises food preparation, cost quality, quantity inventories, portion control menu planning, recipes and testing of samples submitted by purchasing department; assist in planning monthly kitchen budget.
- Oversees job methods and cooking standards to maintain a high quality of food and service.
- Develops standard recipes for all dishes to ensure proper portion control, uniformity of taste and quality; test new products on the market, recipes and formulas.
- Develops new cooking methods for improvement of cuisine; maintain contact with other chefs and visits other kitchens to keep abreast of new development of food and equipment.
- Assists with interviewing and hiring of applicants for employment; along with training program; and assist with the set up work schedules and job requirements.
- Assists in preparing inventories, budget forecast and may revise work schedules for each week; report on daily payrolls overtime, absenteeism and accidents.
- Completes market lists; assists in the ordering of necessary items and inspect such foods as meat, fish and vegetables received from markets.
- Assists line cooks during peak hours.
- Works with other departments to coordinate special functions and outings. Regular and reliable attendance.
- Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
Minimum Qualifications for the Executive Chef:
- A minimum of two to three years experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume environment.
Other Qualifications:
- Must have Food Safety and Sanitation Training.
- Possesses knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and applicable health codes.